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Our top choices for Central Switzerland hostels

A buffet table with various food items including skewers, sandwiches, and rolls.

1. Hirschen Schwyz GmbH - Hostel

Hirschen Schwyz GmbH - Hostel
2.0 star property
Schwyz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (56 reviews)
"Friendly everybody, clean rooms. I would definitely stay there again if I ever go back to the area. "
United States
Yves
The price is £119
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Hirschen Schwyz GmbH - Hostel
A restaurant with stone walls, a bar area, and tables with chairs.

2. Barabas - Hostel

Barabas - Hostel
3.0 star property
Old Town Lucerne
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (499 reviews)
"Great place to stay, comfortable and cool on hot days."
Australia
Wendy
The price is £104
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Barabas - Hostel
A coffee shop interior with a counter, seating area, and visible coffee-making equipment.

3. Youth Hostel Engelberg

Youth Hostel Engelberg
2.0 star property
Engelberg
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"Excellent"
United States
Ma. Anunciata
The price is £128
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Youth Hostel Engelberg
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a counter with a menu, and a wall with framed pictures.

4. Bellpark Hostel

Bellpark Hostel
1.0 star property
Kriens
7.4 out of 10, Good, (117 reviews)
"Good location! The staff were very friendly and helpful! I would book again!"
Canada
Ho-Chi
The price is £85
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Bellpark Hostel
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and potted plants.

5. Youth Hostel Luzern

Youth Hostel Luzern
2.0 star property
Lucerne
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (223 reviews)
"Overall very satisfied experience and very comfortable stay in the city"
United Kingdom
Tanish
The price is £103
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Youth Hostel Luzern
A large building with a red roof, surrounded by trees and a lake.

6. Youth Hostel Richterswil

Youth Hostel Richterswil
2.0 star property
Richterswil
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (50 reviews)
"Good location"
Germany
Baerbel
The price is £104
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Youth Hostel Richterswil
A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a patio umbrella, and a view of a modern building with large windows.

7. Youth Hostel Zug

Youth Hostel Zug
2.0 star property
Zug
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (59 reviews)
"Great location within walking distance to the lake and restaurants. Very clean and staff were very friendly."
Ireland
James
The price is £126
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Youth Hostel Zug
A lakeside village with traditional buildings, boats, and mountains in the background.

8. Lake Lodge Hostel

Lake Lodge Hostel
2.0 star property
Iseltwald
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (223 reviews)
"Amazing location. The staff were really friendly and the rooms were great. Super value and would highly recommend a stay"
United Kingdom
Martin
The price is £90
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Lake Lodge Hostel
An outdoor café with tables and chairs, a building with large windows, and a tree-lined street.

9. Youth Hostel Interlaken

Youth Hostel Interlaken
2.0 star property
Central Interlaken
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (565 reviews)
"The hotel includes breakfast, which is a bonus! The location is perfect too, right next to Interlaken Ost station and just a few minutes away from Harder Kulm."
Australia
Lily
The price is £154
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Youth Hostel Interlaken
A rooftop terrace with a view of a mountainous landscape, surrounded by trees and buildings.

10. Haus zum Rütli

Haus zum Rütli
1.0 star property
Chur
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (14 reviews)
"The accommodation is fairly basic. For those with heavy luggage please be aware there are no lifts - this might be an issue if you are right at the top of the building."
United Kingdom
T
The price is £99
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Haus zum Rütli
A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a mountain view, and a building with a red brick wall.

11. Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof - Hostel

Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof - Hostel
2.0 star property
Central Interlaken
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (264 reviews)
"Loved our stay!"
United States
Jane
The price is £117
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof - Hostel
A modern interior with wooden walls, large windows, and a view of snow-capped mountains.

12. Eiger Lodge Easy

Eiger Lodge Easy
Grindelwald
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (286 reviews)
"Our shared room was big, breakfast was amazing, and the staff was extremely helpful. WiFi was great and it's right next to the terminal."
United States
Roberto
The price is £125
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Eiger Lodge Easy
A historic building with a tower, a church, and a mountain backdrop.

13. Bogentrakt - Hostel

Bogentrakt - Hostel
2.0 star property
Old Town Chur
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (92 reviews)
"We had a family room with private bathroom which was very comfortable and very clean, the girls at the reception were very friendly and helpful."
United States
Bibiana Lucia
The price is £97
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Bogentrakt - Hostel
A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, bar stools, and a dining table. There is a computer on a desk and a window with a view of the city.

14. Depot 195 - Hostel Winterthur

Depot 195 - Hostel Winterthur
2.0 star property
Winterthur
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (94 reviews)
"Walkable from station and dining areas"
Canada
Lester
The price is £79
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Depot 195 - Hostel Winterthur
A wooden building with outdoor seating and a snow-covered deck.

15. wellnessHostel3000

wellnessHostel3000
2.0 star property
Laax
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (42 reviews)
"Great place to visit the Swiss Alps in the Laax community. Location and view is spectacular!"
United States
POL
The price is £131
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
wellnessHostel3000
A large, historic building with multiple windows and a prominent tower, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain backdrop.

16. Adventure Hostel Interlaken

Adventure Hostel Interlaken
2.0 star property
Unterseen
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (41 reviews)
"Friendly and warm atmosphere."
United States
Andrew
The price is £115
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Adventure Hostel Interlaken
A historic castle with multiple towers, situated on a cliff overlooking a valley.

17. Jugendherberge Schloss Burgdorf - Hostel

Jugendherberge Schloss Burgdorf - Hostel
2.0 star property
Burgdorf
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (49 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Excellent restaurant "
Australia
Robert
The price is £127
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Jugendherberge Schloss Burgdorf - Hostel
A two-story building with a balcony, a sign reading "GIOVANIS," and a parked car in front.

18. ZIMMERzuVERMIETEN.ch Biberist

ZIMMERzuVERMIETEN.ch Biberist
1.0 star property
Biberist
The price is £181
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
ZIMMERzuVERMIETEN.ch Biberist
A modern reception area with a wooden counter, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

19. Youth Hostel Rapperswil-Jona

Youth Hostel Rapperswil-Jona
2.0 star property
Jona
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (34 reviews)
"Spacious and clean room. Beautiful location. Friendly staff "
United States
Liliya
The price is £206
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Youth Hostel Rapperswil-Jona
An outdoor wooden deck with picnic tables and a barbecue grill, overlooking a residential area and a grassy field under a partly cloudy sky.

20. ZIMMERzuVERMIETEN.ch Flumenthal SO

ZIMMERzuVERMIETEN.ch Flumenthal SO
1.0 star property
Flumenthal
The price is £147
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
ZIMMERzuVERMIETEN.ch Flumenthal SO
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Top reviews in Central Switzerland

A large building with a red roof, surrounded by trees and a lake.
Youth Hostel Richterswil

Youth Hostel Richterswil

Youth Hostel Richterswil
Richterswil

10/10 Excellent

Great scenic location. Good rooms and local amenities. Breakfast incredibly unsustainable, a lot of meat and dairy is provided- sad news for the animals and the planet. However there were some vegan options.
United Kingdom
Anonymous traveller
Reviewed June 4, 2022
Youth Hostel Richterswil

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